The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year deal with Relief Pitcher Tim Hill on Tuesday. Hill will earn $2.85 million in 2025. The contract also includes a $3 million club option for 2026. He was a crucial piece of New York’s bullpen in their run to the World Series last season. He had a spectacular 1.08 ERA during the MLB Playoffs. Hill found his footing with the New York Yankees.
New York signed Hill after he was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox in June 2024. He was 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA during the regular season with New York. Will he be able to recreate that same success for New York in 2025?
New York Yankees Season Outlook
Left-handed reliever Tim Hill and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a club option for 2026, sources tell ESPN. Hill, 34, had a 2.05 ERA in 44 innings for New York last year. Option is for $3 million with $350K buyout.
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New York is looking to build upon its first World Series trip since 2009. They would go on to lose in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York’s pitching staff is in solid shape heading into the 2025 season. The Yankees lost Closer Clay Holmes to the cross-town rival New York Mets. They replaced him with Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Hill will fall into a set-up role with the New York Yankees in 2025 alongside Luke Weaver. New York’s bullpen was a strength for the club in 2024. They had the fifth-best bullpen ERA in 2024 and held up their end of the bargain during the postseason. In their World Series loss against the Dodgers, it was their offense that let them down.
Final Thoughts
Hill is a solid signing for the New York Yankees as they continue improving their roster with the regular season right around the corner. New York’s offseason began with the disappointing loss of Juan Soto. They have rebounded to sign/acquire Starting Pitcher Max Fried, Outfielder Cody Bellinger, and former MVP First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
The New York Yankees will try and compete in an American League that is as strong as ever. The Baltimore Orioles. Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros will all be looking to win the American League pennant in 2025. Signing Hill is a savvy move for the franchise as they look to rebound from a disappointing end to the year.
